CZ1079 Flight Status China Southern Airlines: Melbourne to Queenstown (CSN1079)

China Southern Airlines CZ 1079

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
08:00
Actual
08:27

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 11

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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ZQN Queenstown

Scheduled
13:10
Actual
13:19

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

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Landed 12h 09m ago 100%

MEL 08:27 ZQN 13:19

2,145 km (1,333 mi) flown

Route map MEL to ZQN Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Queenstown Airport, New Zealand, 2145 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL ZQN Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2145 km / 1333 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:10 · Actual Duration: 02:52

CZ 1079 Flight Status & Schedule China Southern Airlines Melbourne to Queenstown

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL ZQN 08:27 13:19 Landed Track >
Nov 08 MEL ZQN 08:17 13:14 En-Route Track >
Nov 06 MEL ZQN 08:40 13:21 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL ZQN 08:17 13:02 En-Route Track >
Nov 02 MEL ZQN 08:15 13:00 En-Route Track >
Nov 01 MEL ZQN 08:30 13:09 Landed Track >
Oct 30 MEL ZQN 08:26 13:09 En-Route Track >
Oct 28 MEL ZQN 08:23 13:06 En-Route Track >
Oct 26 MEL ZQN 08:18 12:48 Landed Track >
Oct 25 MEL ZQN 08:13 12:51 En-Route Track >

China Southern Airlines operates CZ 1079 from Melbourne to Queenstown, a 2,145 km (1,333 mi) trip, four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). The timetable allows 3 h 10 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left 27 minutes late and still landed at 13:19, just 9 minutes behind schedule.

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About CZ 1079

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Queenstown Airport ZQN
Distance
2,145 km (1,333 mi)
Scheduled flight time
3 h 10 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

CZ 1079 FAQ

How long is the CZ1079 flight?
The timetable allows 3 h 10 min. Melbourne to Queenstown is 2,145 km (1,333 mi).
Which days does CZ1079 fly?
Four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CZ1079 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CZ1079 have?
Also listed as CSN1079 (China Southern Airlines' ICAO code) and CZ 1079.

CZ1079 and Melbourne MEL to Queenstown ZQN Flights

Flight CZ1079 is a code-share China Southern Airlines flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA143.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA819, QF171, VA143, JQ3283

Other flights arriving at Queenstown ZQN: VA143, JQ297, NZ619

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Queenstown ZQN.